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BMC ORAL HEALTH
卷 19, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
BMC
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-019-0735-3
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Sleep-disordered breathing; Obstructive sleep apnea; Pediatric sleep questionnaire; Asthma; Oral habits; Saudi children
BackgroundThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of sleep-disordered breathing among primary school children in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and to evaluate associations between sleep-disordered breathing and respiratory conditions/orofacial symptoms.MethodsIn this cross-sectional study, 1600 questionnaires were distributed to Saudi boys and girls aged 6-12years from 16 primary schools in Riyadh. The questionnaire covered relevant demographic and personal characteristics, presence of respiratory conditions and orofacial symptoms, and the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire. The latter was used to assess the prevalence of symptoms of sleep-disordered breathing and was completed by the participating children's parents.ResultsIn total, 1350 completed questionnaires were returned (85% response rate). The children' mean age was 9.21.8years; 733 (54.3%) were boys and 617 (45.7%) girls. Overall, 21% of children were at high risk of sleep-disordered breathing. The prevalence of snoring was 14.4% and that of sleep apnea 3.4%. Boys were at higher risk of sleep-disordered breathing than girls (P=0.040). Children with respiratory conditions or orofacial symptoms were at higher risk of sleep-disordered breathing (P<0.0001) than children without these conditions/symptoms.Conclusions p id=Par4 Around 21% of Saudi children are at risk of sleep-disordered breathing. There is a strong association between sleep-disordered breathing symptoms and the presence of respiratory conditions or orofacial symptoms.
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